Don't Drink the Water

Don't Drink the Water (1974-1975)

EndedScripted showComedy

Don't Drink the Water is a British sitcom television series produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network. The series was created and written by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe and is a spin-off from their long running sitcom On the Buses. The storyline follows Cyril Blake (Stephen Lewis) living in Spain with his sister Dorothy (Pat Coombs) after his retirement from the Luxton & District Traction Company. Thirteen episodes were broadcast over two series from 27 July 1974 to 6 December 1975.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday (25 min)

Last Episode

Keeping Fit
Season 2Episode 625 min

Keeping Fit

The German neighbours next door have made Cyril feel inferior and so he embarks on a keep-fit campaign. Not a good idea as he slips a disc and Dorothy has to call in the doctor ...
Dec 6, 1975

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Keeping FitDec 6, 1975
S02E05FredNov 29, 1975
S02E04The NeighboursNov 22, 1975
S02E03A Helping HandNov 15, 1975
S02E02The RomanceNov 8, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Don't Drink the Water premiere?

Don't Drink the Water premiered on September 11, 1974.

Who were the main cast members in Don't Drink the Water?

The main cast members of Don't Drink the Water were Bernard Cribbins, Jack Haig, and Pat Coombs.

What was the genre of Don't Drink the Water?

Don't Drink the Water was a sitcom.

Who was the creator of Don't Drink the Water?

Don't Drink the Water was based on a play of the same name by Woody Allen.

Where was Don't Drink the Water set?

Don't Drink the Water was set in an American Embassy in an unnamed European country.

What was the premise of Don't Drink the Water?

Don't Drink the Water followed the adventures of a hapless family who takes shelter in an American embassy after being accused of spying.

How many total episodes of Don't Drink the Water were there?

There were a total of 13 episodes of Don't Drink the Water.

Did Don't Drink the Water win any awards during its run?

No, Don't Drink the Water did not win any awards during its run.

What was the audience response to Don't Drink the Water?

The audience response to Don't Drink the Water was mixed. Some found it humorous, while others found it crude and politically insensitive.

Which network produced Don't Drink the Water?

Don't Drink the Water was produced by BBC Television.

What was the tone of Don't Drink the Water?

Don't Drink the Water had a broad, slapstick tone, with exaggerated comedic performances.

Was there a laugh track used in Don't Drink the Water?

Yes, a laugh track was used in Don't Drink the Water.

Cast

Pat Coombs

Pat Coombs

plays Dorothy Blake
Derek Griffiths

Derek Griffiths

plays Carlos
Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

plays Cyril Blake
Muguette de Braie

Muguette de Braie

plays Carmela
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Characters

Dorothy Blake

Dorothy Blake

played by Pat Coombs
Carlos

Carlos

played by Derek Griffiths
Cyril Blake

Cyril Blake

played by Stephen Lewis
Carmela

Carmela

played by Muguette de Braie
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